Team Nigel, the grassroots community group in support of seven-year-old Nigel Holland, has two outdoor events planned, proceeds from which will assist with medical bills, especially as the second grader has been undergoing chemotherapy treatment for brain cancer. The first of these Team Nigel activities is a moonlight snowshoe hike tomorrow, Tuesday, hosted by the San … [Read more...] about Team Nigel: Moonlight Snowshoe Hike and Ski-a-Thon in Support of Seven-Year-Old Nigel Holland
San Bernardino National Forest
Let’s Build a Bridge: Local Officials Come Together for Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Big Bear Bridge
Though no ground was broken, the Big Bear Bridge project is officially underway as of yesterday’s groundbreaking ceremony, which was held at the Big Bear Lake Performing Arts Center and included a number of officials. Those in attendance included local leaders, key personnel from CalTrans including District 8 Director Dr. Raymond Wolfe, and representatives for Senators Dutton … [Read more...] about Let’s Build a Bridge: Local Officials Come Together for Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Big Bear Bridge
Hazardous Fuels Pile Burns Continue on San Bernardino National Forest; Smoke May Be Visible
Smoke may again be visible today (Thursday), as U.S. Forest Service crews continue with hazardous fuels pile burns in the Angelus Oaks area, off Highway 38, on the San Bernardino National Forest. Per Forest Fire Chief Mike Dietrich, “Burning slash piles is part of our overall operations to reduce the risk of wildfires potentially spreading into communities. Our standard … [Read more...] about Hazardous Fuels Pile Burns Continue on San Bernardino National Forest; Smoke May Be Visible
Thursday’s Groundbreaking for New Bridge to Take Place in the PAC
Third District County Supervisor Neil Derry, Big Bear Lake Mayor Rick Herrick, and Big Bear and Fawnskin Chambers of Commerce representatives Ken Dally and Jim Dooley will join CalTrans officials, including District 8 Director Dr. Raymond Wolfe, on Thursday morning for the official groundbreaking of the Big Bear Bridge, though the ceremony will take place at the Big Bear Lake … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Groundbreaking for New Bridge to Take Place in the PAC
Forest Service Resumes Pile Burning in Angelus Oaks Area; Smoke May Be Visible at Valley’s East End
Pile burning on the San Bernardino National Forest resumes today (Tuesday, March 3), as firefighters with the U.S. Forest Service reduce hazardous fuels in the Angelus Oaks area off Highway 38. Smoke may be visible as crews continue pile burning every day, as long as there are favorable conditions. Firefighters continuously monitor current and expected weather conditions, and … [Read more...] about Forest Service Resumes Pile Burning in Angelus Oaks Area; Smoke May Be Visible at Valley’s East End